OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the positive predictive value of International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes in identifying young children diagnosed with physical abuse. METHODS: We extracted 230 charts of children <24 months of age who had…

Multi-tiered systems of behavioral support offer teachers tools to implement positive, antecedent- or consequence-based interventions for all students (i.e. Tier 1), and for those who need additional support (i.e. Tier 2), such as students with ADHD. Because these interventions may be…

Beverage taxes are associated with declines in sugar-sweetened beverage sales and consumption, but few studies have evaluated the associations of these taxes with health outcomes. This study analyzed changes in dental decay after the implementation of the Philadelphia sweetened…

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common reportable sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, with >60% of reported cases occurring in individuals aged 15-24. US practice guidelines recommend directly observed therapy (DOT) for the treatment of chlamydia in…

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified food insecurity (FI) across the country, and families with children were disproportionately affected. This study explores experiences with FI and social resources during the pandemic among families participating in a free, clinic-based community…

Many children admitted to the hospital remain hospitalized far longer than anticipated. In some cases, illness acuity or delays in inpatient medical care prolong hospitalization. For other children, however, delays in transitioning to home and community-based resources prevent timely…

Child maltreatment (CM) is a pervasive public health problem and there is a critical need for brief, effective, scalable prevention programs. Problematic parent-child relationships lie at the heart of CM. Parents who maltreat their children are more likely to have punitive parenting…

PolicyLab’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan outlines the center's three-year goals under its strategic priorities, which focus on conducting high-impact research, fostering a more inclusive and equitable working environment, increasing our capacity to create meaningful policy change and…

PolicyLab responded to a request for public comment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Proposed Rule on Revisions in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages. In their response, PolicyLab experts offer their perspective on…

OBJECTIVES: To test effects of a social media-based parenting program for mothers with postpartum depressive symptoms. METHODS: We conducted a randomized controlled trial from December 2019 to August 2021 of a parenting program using Facebook. Women with mild-to-moderate depressive…